KC Software's PortExpert Review
KC Softwares PortExpert is an application that helps you visualize all the processes running on your computer that require an Internet connection. It also allows you to display their details including the ID number, local address and remote address and the name of the app.
The application comes with a simple to use interface. A search bar is available to quickly find a process that's relevant to your query. There are also options to filter applications and hide them from your desktop. The program does have a few minor quibbles, including a lack of logging and the ability to export its findings.
Most of all, it's easy to download and install. The program is available as a free download from the official Windows store, which you can access using the Start button on your desktop or Taskbar. Once you've downloaded it, you'll see a small shopping bag icon at the top of your screen. Click the icon to run it into your system.
This little program can detect the name of an application, and will show you the ID number, local address and remote address, plus the protocol used to connect to the app - FTP, TCP or HTTP. It even has a whois button for a quick and easy online search.
KC Softwares PortExpert isn't the most comprehensive program out there, but it does its job well enough to justify its low price tag. It is a definite must have for any Windows PC owner with an eye for the trinkets that will help keep their device safe.